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Title: The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| John Wayne | ... | ||
| James Stewart | ... | ||
| Vera Miles | ... | ||
| Lee Marvin | ... | ||
| Edmond O'Brien | ... | ||
| Andy Devine | ... | ||
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Ken Murray | ... | |
| John Carradine | ... | ||
| Jeanette Nolan | ... | ||
| John Qualen | ... | ||
| Willis Bouchey | ... | ||
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Carleton Young | ... | |
| Woody Strode | ... | ||
| Denver Pyle | ... | ||
| Strother Martin | ... | ||
Storyline
When Senator Ransom Stoddard returns home to Shinbone for the funeral of Tom Doniphon, he recounts to a local newspaper editor the story behind it all. He had come to town many years before, a lawyer by profession. The stage was robbed on its way in by the local ruffian, Liberty Valance, and Stoddard has nothing to his name left save a few law books. He gets a job in the kitchen at the Ericson's restaurant and there meets his future wife, Hallie. The territory is vying for Statehood and Stoddard is selected as a representative over Valance, who continues terrorizing the town. When he destroys the local newspaper office and attacks the editor, Stoddard calls him out, though the conclusion is not quite as straightforward as legend would have it. Written by garykmcd
Taglines:
Together For The First Time - James Stewart - John Wayne - in the masterpiece of four-time Academy Award winner John FordParents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
28 May 1962 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
Un tiro en la noche See more »Box Office
Budget:
$3,200,000 (estimated)Company Credits
Technical Specs
Runtime:
| (cut)Sound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1Did You Know?
Goofs
In the school scene, Ransom talks about the "law of the land" (US Constitution) and mentions changing or amending it. He continues the lesson but refers to it as the Declaration of Independence instead of the US Constitution. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Ransom Stoddard: [descending from railway carriage and consulting pocket watch] Thanks, Jason. On time.
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Soundtracks
"Main Theme"(1939) (uncredited)
from Young Mr. Lincoln
Music by Alfred Newman
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... so says John Wayne's character "Tom Doniphan" in this remarkable film to Lee Marvin's character "Liberty Valance" after Valance tripped Jimmy Stewart's character "Ransom Stoddard" while Ransom was bringing John Wayne his steak dinner. This film is undeniably the best western film ever made. Best story line, best acting, best filmed- and most irony.
There were so many memorable lines like the above in this film, i'm surprised that not more of them haven't made it into American slang.
John Wayne, always the perfect choice as a rough & rugged individualistic cowboy. Lee Marvin as the bad guy works every time, too. Jimmy Stewart, the frail idealist, works great in this film as well. Vera Miles gets the job done. My choice for best supporting actor in this film was the actor who played "Pompey", for his strong but understated performance. The scene where Tom was getting drunk and tries to force Pompey to drink with him was a great allegory- he was miserable and wanted everybody to be miserable with him.
If there's a better western out there, lemme know what it is!